Oh wait, Tortoise are always Tortoise-y–for the most part. Is it punk? Is it electro? Is it rock? Is it jazz? Nope, it’s Tortoise. After a 5 year new album hiatus, these uber-talented musicians, perhaps the best in the game (especially you, Mr. McEntire), are back with another challenging collection of post-everything, next level vignettes entitled Beacons of Ancestorship, which is released in June on Thrill Jockey. Listen to two new ones below and catch them on tour and bow before their brilliance.

{MP3} Tortoise – “Prepare Your Coffin”

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{MP3} Tortoise – “High Class Slim Came Floatin In”

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